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Welcome to the California Career Resource Network (CalCRN) home site. CalCRN, a program in the California Department of Education, provides the career development information and resources necessary to help you to identify and reach your career goals. CalCRN's resources are available for use by students, parents/guardians, educators, and anyone else interested in developing the critical career self-management skills necessary for success in today's world of work. Review the descriptions and view the introductory videos below, then follow the links to begin using these resources. Introductory Video

California Career Center is the website for career and college resources and tools to help students map their futures. Cal Career Center is focused on serving students but also contains resources for counselors, teachers, and parents. Introductory Video

Career Surfer is CalCRNs mobile application that can be downloaded for free from AppStore or Google Play. Basic information about the 900 occupations detailed on the California CareerZone.

The California Career Planning Guide takes students through a process for developing a personal career action plan. Hard copy guide in English. Free online graphic and text versions in English and Spanish.

The Real Game California (TRGC) is a classroom based career exploration curriculum. TRGC incorporates California-based economic and workforce information to help students acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be career self-managers for life. Available via annual subscription.